Deadline: July 31, 2015
Falling Walls Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2015 Fellowship for Science Journalists and Bloggers. The Falling Walls Science Fellowship for Journalists is created in an effort to keep the public informed on life-changing scientific breakthroughs. It is aimed at journalists and bloggers with at least three years of experience, and who hope to advance their knowledge in the area of sciences.
Benefits
The Fellows get the opportunity to attend the Falling Walls Lab, Falling Walls Venture and the Falling Walls Conference in Berlin on 8 and 9 November 2015 in Berlin.
The fellowship includes travel expenses (economy class), accommodation for 3 nights (organised by Falling Walls Foundation), conference fees and meals (breakfast at hotel, catering during the Falling Walls events).
Eligibility
- Freelance and full-time journalists or bloggers can apply.
- Professionals in fields such as research, teaching, public relations and advertising are not eligible.
- The applicants must have a minimum of three years professional journalism/blogging experience in which they have written about the subject of sciences.
How to Apply
To apply, please fill in the online application form and submit the following
- Two work samples
- A CV
- A cover letter (both in English) stating your motivation to apply for the fellowship
For more information and to apply, visit Science Fellowship for Journalists.